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The virus that causes COVID-19 can land on surfaces. It’s possible for people to become infected if they touch those surfaces and then touch their nose, mouth, or eyes. In most situations, the risk of infection from touching a surface is low. The most reliable way to prevent infection from surfaces is to regularly wash hands or use hand sanitizer.
People are now more aware of the reason why disinfecting and sanitising is imperative for your offices and businesses during this pandemic. COVID 19 had affected and continues to affect more and more businesses.
What Are Disinfecting Services?
Disinfecting services are cleaning procedures that utilize a disinfectant. According to the EPA, a disinfectant is an antimicrobial pesticide used on inanimate surfaces and objects to destroy or irreversibly inactivate microorganisms. Disinfectants are distinguished into two categories, hospital-type and general use (household). Disinfecting services for commercial facilities should use hospital-type disinfectants that are used for infection control, as franchisees do across the US and Canada.
The disinfecting cleaning procedures used can vary depending on the facility, tools, chemical, even company providing the service ranging from deep cleaning, disinfectant fogging and electrostatic-sprayer dispersal.
Why should you consider cleaning and sanitizing your office?
In an expansive office space, with a large number of employees and several communal areas, professional cleaning services are mandatory in maintaining a hygienic work space. Even though you may think your work space looks tidy, bacteria can quickly build up on seemingly clean surfaces.
Regular sanitising is also imperative for reaching standardised health and safety guidelines. Also to significantly reduce the possible transfer of germs and bacteria. This is an important consideration during the typical cold and flu seasons. As this is when viruses and microorganisms quickly spread in closed office spaces.
A clean office space looks more appealing and portrays a positive image of your company to potential clients visiting the office. Their first impression of your business plays a crucial role in future business together. So why let an untidy office stand between you and a potential business deal?
Why Should Soiled Areas Be Cleaned Prior To Disinfecting?
Cleaning soiled surfaces prior to disinfecting allows the disinfectant to work more effectively. If you have a layer of dust, dirt or oils, this creates a barrier between the surface and the disinfectant which prohibits the disinfectant from destroying or inactivating the microorganisms on the surface face.
What Is The Difference Between Disinfecting Services Vs Sanitizing Services?
Disinfecting services use a disinfectant which is any chemical that destroys or irreversibly inactivates microorganisms on surfaces. Sanitation services tend to use less potent chemicals, sanitizers, which reduce but not always eliminate microorganisms from materials. Hospital-grade disinfectants and disinfection services are best used for infection control, like coronavirus COVID-19, where sanitizers and sanitizing services are best used in relation to food, carpet, or clothing (EPA).
How Much Do Commercial Disinfecting Services Cost?
Of course, as most services do, disinfecting services price ranges vary based on location and size. It can also depend on the type of facility and the potential risk involved. Disinfecting services pricing is usually calculated based on square footage. For example, Office Shines calculate pricing based on square footage typically ranging between $.05 – $.10 per square foot for spaces larger than 5,000 sqft. Some companies can charge up to $2.50 per square foot.
When Should I Disinfect My Business?
There are multiple occasions when someone should use disinfecting services at their business, and an outbreak is definitely one of them. Recurring disinfecting services benefit high traffic businesses who see a lot of customers and/employees on a daily basis. Additionally, those facilities like doctors’ offices, clinics, and hospitals that need to be concerned with infection control benefit from recurring services.
For the Coronavirus crisis, it is important to get your facility disinfected if you have a suspected/confirmed coronavirus COVID-19 exposure. This means you know, or suspect, an employee or customer came into your business while infected with the virus. Disinfecting services are also important for “essential businesses” who need to stay open to support public needs; so they can remain open and productive for the benefit of not only their business, their employees, but the general good as well.
How Do I Verify If The Right Disinfectants Are Being Used To Combat Coronavirus COVID-19?
The EPA has released List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2. This is a list of primary EPA chemical registrations that have been deemed effective against “Emerging Pathogens”, or those viruses more hard-to-kill or similar to coronavirus COVID-19. You can verify the chemicals used in your facility are listed in two ways: by either finding the EPA’s Emerging Pathogen disclosure/badge on the label or by comparing the first two sections of the EPA Registration number and comparing it with the chemicals on List N. More information can be found on the EPA’s FAQ Page
It is also important to note that Stratus Building Solutions franchisees when conducting professional disinfection services use EPA List N chemicals. You can learn more about our services on our website.
Contact us if you have any further questions about disinfecting services for your business. Stratus Building Solutions is proud to be your partner to help keep your workplaces clean and productive, and your customers and employees safer during this unprecedented time.
Please contact our regional office to arrange a quote to disinfect your facility, recurring services are available. We look forward to working with you.